Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cinerea
ID:
88889

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1782

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. : 356 (1782)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088218



Common Names

  • Silver Pteronia
  • Silver-leaf Pteronia
  • Silverleaf Pteronia


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Description

Pteronia cinerea (also called Grey pteronia, among many other common names) is a shrub with yellow flowers. It is native to South Africa, and is found in dry, rocky, or sandy soils in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pteronia cinerea is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pteronia cinerea has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a head-like formation. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pteronia cinerea is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Pteronia cinerea

Paspalum lenticulare can be found in South America, particularly in Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina.

Pteronia cinerea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pteronia cinerea?

Pteronia cinerea

What are the common names of Pteronia cinerea?

Grey Pteronia

What is the habitat of Pteronia cinerea?

It is found in dry, rocky habitats

Species in the Pteronia genus

Pteronia spinulosa, Pteronia centauroides, Pteronia ciliata, Pteronia stricta, Pteronia villosa, Pteronia scariosa, Pteronia paniculata, Pteronia eenii, Pteronia glabrata, Pteronia anisata, Pteronia leucoclada, Pteronia bolusii, Pteronia oppositifolia, Pteronia smutsii, Pteronia utilis, Pteronia aspalatha, Pteronia incana, Pteronia cylindracea, Pteronia acuminata, Pteronia teretifolia, Pteronia mooreiana, Pteronia polygalifolia, Pteronia succulenta, Pteronia hirsuta, Pteronia leptospermoides, Pteronia rangei, Pteronia onobromoides, Pteronia elongata, Pteronia lucilioides, Pteronia punctata, Pteronia tenuifolia, Pteronia camphorata, Pteronia acuta, Pteronia ovalifolia, Pteronia inflexa, Pteronia mucronata, Pteronia viscosa, Pteronia glauca, Pteronia polygalifolia, Pteronia glomerata, Pteronia pillansii, Pteronia diosmifolia, Pteronia uncinata, Pteronia intermedia, Pteronia tricephala, Pteronia hutchinsoniana, Pteronia cinerea, Pteronia stoehelinoides, Pteronia membranacea, Pteronia ambrariifolia,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

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